Northern Ireland

Dep Lieutenant The Hon Shane O’Neill (left centre); Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna; councillors, servicemen, servicewomen, cadets and veterans with other attendees at the Act of Remembrance. Photo: Carrickfergus RAFA branch

Carrickfergus RAFA branch holds Battle of Britain Act of Remembrance

Sandra before her weight loss. Pic credit: Unislim

Banbridge woman has been announced as a finalist in the Unislim Inspire Awards

Renaissance is a Belfast-based Chamber Choir, formed in 1976 by the late Ronnie Lee MBE. The Choir will be performing 'Music for a Royal Occasion’ which celebrates the rich musical heritage of Irish and British composers who have contributed their exquisite works to royal occasions, spanning weddings, birthdays, and coronations. In this year of the coronation the choir wished to mark the special occasion as well as remember the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The concert will be at St Mark's Church in Portadown, Co Armagh on September 30. Photo by Joshua Booth.

Music for a Royal Occasion

Jessica Birnie was successful in being one of just twenty eight dancers selected. Credit: Contributed

Tyrone dancer selected as NI Ambassador for Dance Convention

Ryan Totten and Brooke Reeves of Coleraine Alumni Rowing Club welcome the news the club is a recipient of the Fibrus ‘Play it Forward’ sports fund. The club is using the funds to purchase new oars for its youth section. Credit David Cavan

Coleraine rowing club welcomes Fibrus funding

Belfast Giants’ Tyler Beskorowany during Saturday’s CHL game at The SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants up for defence of their Challenge Cup title

The Education Authority has welcomed the Department of Education Permanent Secretary’s decision to approve the amalgamation of Coleraine College, Dunluce School, and North Coast Integrated College to establish one controlled integrated post-primary school. Credit Pixabay

Education Authority welcomes move to amalgamate three schools

Past and present members supporting the rowing.

Holestone YFC members mark 80th anniversary with fundraising effort

Kate Murphy tells Joe Mahon a story or two at Magheracross viewing point outside Portrush

UTV's Mahon's Way comes to Portrush

Belfast International Airport. Pic: Google

Green light for new £5.5m hotel near airport

Sean Taaffe, Can You Dance? faculty member and a prominent figure in the dance industry is pictured with some of the 28 local dancers who have been selected as The Faces of CYD? Northern Ireland. Photo: Fiona Brown Communications

Dance ambassador role for Carrick's Zoe

Sean Taaffe, Can You Dance? (CYD?) is pictured with Paige Kerr (back row, third from left) and other dancers. Credit Fiona Brown Communications

Dance ambassador call-up for Paige

The Balmoral Show celebrates being awarded ‘Best Festival in Northern Ireland’ accolade. Pic credit: Brian Thompson

The Balmoral Show has been awarded ‘Best Festival in Northern Ireland’

Congratulations to William Gill from Co. Down ploughing in the Mounted Lift Class, Seamus Crossan from Co. Armagh ploughing in the Trailer Class and William McCracken from Co. Armagh ploughing in the Classic Conventional Class. Pic credit: Northern Ireland Vintage Ploughing Association

William Gill crowned European Vintage Ploughing Champion

Lady Mary Peters officially opens the new Melanie Bond boutique in Dromore. Pic credit: MM Photography, Dromore

Lady Mary Peters officially opens Melanie Bond's new boutique in Dromore

John Paul Higgins, Heron Bros, Ann Marie Millar, Kerry Foods, Noreen Treanor, Old Bushmills Distillery, Councillor Steven Callaghan, Mayor of Causeway Coat and Glens Council, Scott Bell, HSE NI, Julian Richmond, HSE NI, & Caroline Hughes, Heron Bros. Credit MW Advocate

Mayor launches ‘Drive Danger Out’ with HSENI

Decathlon Store Advisor, Nathen Best, Isabella Connor, Charlie McVeigh and Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Sports Development Officer, Faron Morrison. Pic credit: Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh

Local tennis stars are named sports personality of the month

John Read, Mid and East Antrim Good Relations Officer.

Importance of engaging with NI's 'diverse communities'

Toxic blue green algae in Lough Neagh.

Archbishops call for Lough Neagh task force

Councillor Daniel Bassett brought forward the motion at Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council. Pic credit: Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council set to take part in Pride celebrations

Celebrating Good Relations Week 2023 (from L to R) are Lucky Casey, footballer on behalf of Multi-Ethnic Sports and Cultures NI; Syrian Drummer ‘Nadeem’; Tim McGarry, comedian, broadcaster and Good Relations Week Ambassador 2023, and African drummer Wilson Magwere. Photo: Simon Graham

Packed programme for Good Relations Week 2023

Matthew Taylor is one of over 2,000 delegates due to attend the One Young World Summit in Belfast. Picture: Matthew Taylor

Lisburn delegate to attend One Young World summit in Belfast

Sean McKernan, HSENI, Cathal Magee, McAleer & Rushe, Louis Burns, HSE NI, Councillor Dominic Molloy, Chair of Mid Ulster Council, & Lawrence Knox HSE NI. Credit: Contributed

Campaign launched in Mid Ulster to help reduce workplace transport deaths

New East Antrim DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee alongside party leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP. (Pic: DUP).

Former deputy mayor takes up MLA post

Holly Strutt. (Pic: NRC).

Game design student lands job in industry

US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joe Kennedy III arriving at Hill of the O’Neill, Dungannon, pictured with (L-R) Deputy Chair, Mid Ulster District Council, Cllr. Meta Bell; Chair, Mid Ulster District Council, Cllr. Dominic Molloy; Head of the NI Civil Service, Jayne Brady; US Consul General, James Applegate and Chief Executive, Mid Ulster District Council, Adrian McCreesh. Credit: Mid Ulster Council

US Special Envoy engages with Mid Ulster’s manufacturing sector

Road safety campaigner Monica airs her dismay over A1 upgrade delay

Almost 3,000 applicants are on the housing waiting list in the Mid and East Antrim Borough. Picture: Krists Luhaers on Unsplash

Almost 3,000 on housing waiting list in Mid and East Antrim

Pictured receiving the award for Britain’s Best Burger at the 2023 Meat Management Awards are from left Matt Dawson M&S Lead Product Developer; Diane Christie Head of Innovation ABP Linden Foods; Daniel Murphy M&S Business Unit Controller ABP Linden Foods; Caoimhe Mallon Technical Manager ABP Linden Foods with the MC for evening, Mark Watson. Credit: Contributed

Tyrone firms wins Britain’s Best Burger for M&S Collection British Wagyu

Pictured are (left) Brian Grzymek Volunteer, Dr Carol McClenahan Trustee, Margaret Dimsdale-Bobby Chair, and Tara Cunningham, Policy and Public Affairs, Causeway Coast Dog Rescue. Credit Causeway Coast Dog Rescue

Local dog charity to host animal welfare conference

Celebrating Good Relations Week 2023 are Sean McElhatton, Good Relations Officer, Mid Ulster District Council, Chair of the Community Relations Council Martin McDonald MBE, Paula Kelly, Good Relations Officer, Mid Ulster District Council, Jim McArdle, Northern Ireland Executive Office, Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Dominic Malloy and Peter Day, Director of Community Engagement at the Community Relations Council. Credit: Simon Graham

Mid Ulster groups get ‘together’ as part of Good Relations Week

Willie Gregg with his late mother Joan in whose memory he is organising the charity event 'Wee Joan's Dog Walk'. Credit Willie Gregg

Wee Joan's Dog Walk for charity this Sunday

Girlguiding UK's latest survey - including input from girls across Northern Ireland - reveals that girls' happiness has hit an all-time low.

Girls’ happiness at ‘all time low’, warn leaders of Girlguiding in NI

The SDLP has appointed Paul Shevlin as the Chairperson of its new East Derry Constituency Branch. Credit SDLP

East Derry SDLP appoint new chair

Coleraine comedian Martin Mor who will feature in UTV's new series ‘Secrets of the Comedy Circuit’ which begins on September 14. Credit Andy Hollingworth

New UTV series to feature Coleraine comedian Martin Mor

Wetherspoons will introduce a much welcomed price slash on several items for a limited time in January.

Wetherspoons to make huge price change which will delight punters

The National Trust properties of Northern Ireland are some of the best locations to have a go at geocaching.

8 National Trust locations to go geocaching in Northern Ireland

The Mini showcase on Sunday will be held in memory of Connie Kelly who passed away from epilepsy in 2020. Credit: Contributed

NI Mini drivers invited to special showcase in Mid Ulster

Ulster University has been named one of the top 30 universities in the UK by The Guardian University Guide for the first time, making it the highest UK ranking the university
has achieved. (Photo: Nigel McDowell / Ulster University)

Top 30 place for Coleraine uni

Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy is to receive £8,240 funding towards a project that comprises a series of workshops, book groups, events and educational activities, all aimed at members of local rural community, with the aim of promoting social integration and tackling issues of access and loneliness. Credit: National World

Eight Mid Ulster arts organisations benefit from Arts Council funding

Northern Ireland has its fair share of restaurants included in The Michelin Guide. Picture: Davey Gravy on Unsplash

8 Michelin-rated restaurants in Northern Ireland

There are a number of great places in Belfast where you can enjoy a fantastic view of the city. Picture: K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash

5 of the best places to see Belfast from a bird's eye view